How to pronounce requested
Say it like rih-KWES-tid. Requested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
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- rih
- KWES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of requested
American and British speakers say requested in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkwɛstɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈkwɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KWES-tid.
What does requested mean?
- asked for“the requested aid is forthcoming”
Words that rhyme with requested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of requested.
Questions about saying requested
How do you pronounce requested?
Say rih-KWES-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkwɛstɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈkwɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requested?
Requested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: rih · KWES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say requested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkwɛstɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈkwɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.